THE ROGER ALLERS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2026

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We invite applicants to submit work that reflects their voice as a director—your ability to shape story, guide performance, and bring a cohesive vision to life.

1. Please submit one of the following:

• A completed short film (any length), or A work-in-progress animatic or story reel.

Submissions may be created using any animated medium, including 2D hand-drawn animation, 3D animation, stop motion, claymation, or other techniques.

Whether created independently or with a team, your submission should clearly demonstrate your directorial choices, storytelling instincts, pacing, staging, and overall creative vision.

2.  Directing Role & Credits

Please include a brief description of your role in the project. If the work was created with a team, clarify your directing responsibilities, including how you guided story, collaborated with artists, and shaped the final piece. You may also include any additional directing credits or relevant experience.

3. Personal Video (Selfie Submission) 

Include a short selfie video (1–2 minutes) sharing:

• Your background and experience in directing or visual storytelling 
• How you approach storytelling as a director 
• Why this opportunity is meaningful to you at this stage in your journey 

This is a chance for us to understand not just your work, but your perspective and leadership as a storyteller.

We invite applicants to share work that demonstrates their ability to translate story into compelling visual sequences—using drawing, staging, and character to bring moments to life.

1. Please submit one of the following:

A fully boarded sequence from a script or book in PDF format.

Your submission should clearly show your ability to build story through visual progression, including composition, character acting, emotion, and clarity of storytelling.

Original Interpretation

You may work from original or existing source material (script, book, etc.), but your boards must reflect your own original visualization. Please note: you must have the appropriate rights or permission to use any material you do not own.

We are looking for your interpretation—not a replication of existing film or shot-for-shot copying. Please list your source material if applicable.

2. Drawing Portfolio (Optional but Encouraged) 

You may include a drawing portfolio that highlights your draftsmanship, character work, and visual storytelling sensibility.

3. Personal Video (Selfie Submission) 

Include a short selfie video (1–2 minutes) sharing:

• Your background and training in story or drawing 
• How you approach visual storytelling as a story artist 
• Why this opportunity is meaningful to you at this stage in your journey 

This helps us connect with your voice, process, and point of view as a storyteller.

We invite applicants to submit work that demonstrates their ability to shape story through language, structure, and lyrical narrative—crafting dialogue, lyrics, and text that support and elevate storytelling across media.

1. Written Work Samples

Please submit two contrasting writing samples that best represent your range as a librettist (for example: tone, genre, or style differences).

• Each sample should be 10–25 pages 
• Submitted as PDF files 

Your work may include, but is not limited to: scripts, librettos, lyrical scenes, musical theatre writing, narrative lyrics, or other story-driven text formats.

Project Synopsis
Include a brief synopsis of your work (maximum 150 words) describing the context, intent, or story of each submission.

Source Material
Please include a list of any source material used (script, book, folklore, historical reference, or original concept inspiration).

2. Audio / Demo Material (If Applicable) 

If your work includes music or lyrical performance:

• Provide a link or equivalent streaming link to demos or recordings 
• Include a brief track listing or description of each piece 
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3. Personal Video (Selfie Submission) 

Include a short selfie video (1–2 minutes) sharing:

• Your background and training in writing, lyrics, or musical storytelling 
• Your approach to combining story and language 
• Why this opportunity is meaningful to you at this stage in your creative journey 

This is an opportunity for us to understand your voice as a writer and storyteller, and how you shape narrative through words and rhythm.